Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran—adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he c...

Trump's record $1.5T defense budget includes $750B for Golden Dome, ships and jets

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027—in what could become the largest U.S. defense budget since the Se...

US Air Force to extend A-10 Warthog service to 2030

"We will EXTEND the A-10 'Warthog' platform to 2030," Air Force Secretary Troy Meink posted on social media—adding the move "preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to increase ...

Attack on UN mission Lebanon kills French soldier, Hezbollah suspected, officials say

A French soldier was killed and three others were wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon—in an attack UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was likely carried out by ...

Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, the Taiwanese defense ministry said—in the first transit of the waterway by such a vessel since late last year....

Ugandan, Congolese troops free 200 captives held by ISIS-linked militants

Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued at least 200 civilians in a raid on an Islamist militant camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, Uganda's military said on Monday. Tap for the...

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, warns residents to stay out

Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory running the length of the border and not to approach the area of the Litani River—entrenching its grip over south...

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing “real‑world” readiness

Philippine and U.S. forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila's military chief said would t...

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Ships were avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels—and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ...

Congress punts on surveillance powers after long-term extension fails

Congress passed a measure to delay the expiration of surveillance law to April 30 instead of next Monday—after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by President Trump. Tap for the...

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said on Friday—as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in a coup five years ago. Tap...

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday—and the agency warned that deaths have continued for th...

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal “soon”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire in Lebanon—while President Trump said he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon.” Tap f...

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has gone into effect—and President Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend. Tap for the full brief.

Beirut rules out talks with Netanyahu for now, as Pakistan says Lebanon peace vital

Lebanon’s president will not speak to Israel’s prime minister in the near future, Lebanese officials said on Thursday—dealing a blow to U.S. efforts to expand contacts between the enemy states as P...